Give the Equation of the Horizontal Asymptote, If Any, of the Function

question 117

Multiple Choice

Give the equation of the horizontal asymptote, if any, of the function.
- $$h ( x ) = \frac { 9 x - 4 } { x - 4 }$$

• A) \(y = 0\)
• B) \(y = 9\)
• C) \(y = 4\)
• D) no horizontal asymptotes

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